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Ep. 57 – Bhakti & Buddhism: The Heart and Mind of Practice with Krishna Das
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- Jul 3, 2025
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Summary
Blending together Bhakti and Buddhism, best of friends Krishna Das and David Nichtern discuss the gradual cultivation of practice and finding your ‘niche’ within the dharma. Join the Wisdom & Wellbeing Week 1 Intensive with Krishna Das & Nina Rao | January 3 - 10, 2026 | Click to Learn More This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/beherenow and get on your way to being your best self. In this episode, David and Krishna Das thoughtfully explore: Leaning into the dharma and gradually planting seeds of spiritual practice Giving oneself fully to whatever one is doing in daily life and in practice Deepening concentration and devotion in the Bhakti yoga tradition Using the breath as an anchor for mindfulness The story of Hanuman and how he represents the strength to remove obstacles The Amitabha Mantra, a powerful Buddhist tool for purification Krishna Das’ reflections on a bucket list: seeking out more stability, remembrance, and selfless service Stability, clarity, and emotional resilience as the byproducts of mindfulness meditation Honoring the diversity of spiritual paths and listening deeply to what resonates with the individual soul About Krishna Das: Layering traditional Hindu kirtan with instantly accessible melodies and modern instrumentation, Grammy nominee Krishna Das has been called yoga’s “rock star.” With a remarkably soulful voice that touches the deepest chord in even the most casual listener, Krishna Das – known to friends, family, and fans as simply KD – has taken the call-and-response chanting out of yoga centers and into concert halls, becoming a worldwide icon and the best-selling chant artist of all time. His album ‘Live Ananda’ (released January 2012) was nominated for…